Ntha Foundation AI and Digital Skills Scholarship 2027: US$5,000 Learning Scholarship for Africans

The Ntha Foundation has opened applications for its 2027 AI and Digital Skills Scholarship, an initiative offering selected African learners access to online courses valued at US$5,000 per recipient.

The scholarship is delivered through Digital Skills for Africa (DSA), an online learning platform providing courses in artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, data analytics, cybersecurity, digital business and professional development.

The programme is open to Africans across the continent and in the diaspora, including Nigerians.

Scholarship Benefits

Each selected applicant will receive a scholarship valued at US$5,000, providing access to eligible learning opportunities through Digital Skills for Africa

Benefits include:

- Funded access to eligible self-paced online courses.

- Access to more than 100 learning opportunities across different subject areas.

- Flexible learning that can fit around education, employment and business commitments.

- Opportunities to develop practical digital and professional skills.

Areas of Study

Available learning areas include:

- Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

- Data analytics and digital productivity.

- Automation and digital transformation.

- Cybersecurity and digital literacy.

- Digital marketing and entrepreneurship.

- Business and professional development.

The courses are delivered online through Digital Skills for Africa.

Who Can Apply?

The scholarship is open to African citizens, whether living in Africa or abroad.

Applicants must:

1. Be citizens of an African country.

2. Demonstrate an interest in developing digital skills.

3. Create a free learner account on Digital Skills for Africa.

4. Be willing to participate in self-paced learning and make meaningful progress.

5. Submit a complete scholarship application before the deadline.

The programme welcomes different categories of learners, including:

- Secondary school students.

- University and tertiary institution students.

- Graduates.

- Entrepreneurs.

- Working professionals.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be assessed based on:

- Motivation to learn.

- Individual learning goals.

- Commitment to completing the courses.

- Potential to apply acquired skills.

Meeting the eligibility requirements does not automatically guarantee selection.

Application Timeline

Activity Date

Applications open: 1 November 2026

Application deadline: 1 December 2026

Application review: 2–15 December 2026

Successful applicants notified: 15–24 December 2026

Learning access begins: 1 January 2027

How to Apply

Interested applicants should follow these steps:

1. Visit the Digital Skills for Africa platform.

2. Create a free learner account.

3. Access the Ntha Foundation AI and Digital Skills Scholarship application page.

4. Complete the application form with the required information.

5. Submit the application before the deadline.

Apply for the scholarship:

https://digitalskillsforafrica.com/nf-ai-2027/

Official announcement:

https://nthafoundation.org/ai-2027/

Application deadline:

1 December 2026.

Important Information:

The US$5,000 represents the stated value of the learning scholarship. It is not a direct cash grant paid to recipients.

Applicants do not need a university degree or previous technical experience.

Applicants below 18 years may require parental or guardian consent.

Women and girls are particularly encouraged to apply.